An 18-year-old was killed in a tragic crash that has left two other men fighting for their lives following a crash that occurred yesterday morning.

The young man who died has been named locally as Oisin Cahill.

It is understood that the three friends attended the Clare U21 hurling final in Ennis on Saturday.

The vehicle crashed into a wall at approximately 4.20am n the Shanaway Road at Woodstock on the outskirts of Ennis.

The 18-year-old was said to be the front seat passenger and was pronounced dead at the scene.

It's also understood that two of the men are cousins.

A statement read: "Gardai in Ennis are investigating a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred at Woodstock, Ennis, Co. Clare in the early hours of this morning, Sunday 1st April, 2018.

"At approximately 4.20a.m. a male passenger (18 years) was fatally injured when the car he was in, hit a wall. The driver and passenger (both males 19 & 21 years) were seriously injured and have been removed to University Hospital Limerick."

Gardaí are appealing to any persons or motorists who may have witnessed the collision to contact them at Ennis Garda Station on 065 - 6848100, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.